Read before judging someone about cycles, ovulation, BC methods

For My situation And others who might be in similar situation, let’s provide insight to ignorant persons telling (me or us) we are being stupid in not being on bc:

First, insight into one reason behind my not being able to take loestrin anymore :

“MRTHFR Mutation

(And/Or Improper Methylation of B Vitamins) This issue can be complicated and I'd like to avoid causing people to gloss over this due to medical terms because it's very important and increasingly common.

Basically, there is a disruption in the way the body utilizes certain nutrients, specifically B vitamins such as B6, B12, and folate, somewhere along the way. It is the leading cause of problems such as spina bifida, tongue/lip ties, cleft palate, hydrocephalus, as well as a cause behind repeated miscarriage, infertility, and more. The term mutation might make some people think that it is a genetic condition, but increasing rates of this massive problem proves that there is something somewhere along the way that is magnifying this mutation. More like an epigenetic mutation--a predisposition made into a problem as a result of external factors. And I propose that it is oral contraceptives.

Why? Because it is common knowledge (in the medical field) that oral contraceptives can cause a severe deficiency of B vitamins, as well as affect the body's ability to properly methylate B vitamins like folate and B12. The same mechanism behind OCP's causing this is likely the same cause of this MRTHFR mutation. Many women who have come to me with a diagnosed MTHFR mutation have a history of OCP use.  Additionally, many women without any knowledge of MTHFR mutation but with history of repeated miscarriages have a history of birth control pill use.

It may be that one is born with a methylation problem but it may not otherwise cause any problems until something like oral contraceptives further disrupts the body's ability to methylate these nutrients and/or worsens a deficiency so that difficulty methylating these nutrients results in a severe and health-altering deficiency.”

1. https://www.self.com/story/emergency-contraception-mistakes (#5 explains plan b well)

2. http://mthfr.net/mthfr-mutation-oral-contraceptives-not-recommended/2012/03/16/ (my mutation MTHFR that I caught early , doctors said the bc i was on it was a miracle I didn’t have a stroke, they say progesterone only pills are safest for me)

3. http://natural-fertility-info.com/mthfr-gene-folic-acid.html

*For My situation And others who might be in similar situation, let’s provide insight to ignorant persons telling (me or us) we are being stupid in not being on bc:

4. What Type of Contraceptive is Best for MTHFR Mutants?

Completely safe relative to MTHFR mutation types (other risks though – do your research!):

Condoms, Female Condoms

Copper IUD (non-progesterone secreting)

Vasectomy or tubal ligation

If you feel you must take hormonal contraception:

Use the lowest dose of hormone possible and make sure you’re adding extra supplements to counteract nutritional deficiencies. Consider Beyaz® but remember if you’re an MTHFR mutant you might still need additional active folate, and it doesn’t supplement any of the other nutrients it depletes so you’ll also need those.

Avoid using injections, pellets or implants simply because once they’re in you can’t get them out.  That means if your body doesn’t tolerate it you’re stuck with the side effects until the dose wears off.

If you’re considering getting pregnant, please stop all oral contraceptives at least a year before you start to try and make sure you work diligently during that year to boost your levels of all of the nutrients that may have been depleted.